Medicare

If you receive Medicaid, no doubt you are aware that it provides essential assistance to yourself, along with millions of other Americans who need help paying medical bills, obtaining long-term care, or remaining in your own home. However, upcoming federal policy changes could soon affect the resources some older women depend on, from healthcare costs to affordable housing…

Just because your 65th birthday is approaching doesn’t always mean retirement is. You may enjoy your work. Maybe you haven’t hit your retirement goal. Or maybe you have great health insurance via your employer. And if you have access to a Health Savings Account (HSA), you might enjoy contributing to it…

In today’s world, many of us receive spam (and scam!) phone calls every day. The caller may say that they’re calling about your Medicare benefits, or perhaps they promise to save you money, or offer extra benefits that your current plan does not cover. They may even warn you that your current plan is changing or being discontinued…

Sue had recently retired and was enjoying the freedom that came with having more time for herself and her family. One morning after a swim, Sue noticed a suspicious dark spot on her shoulder that she had never noticed before. Her husband encouraged her to have it checked, so she made an appointment with her primary care provider (PCP)…

As a Medicare Customer Advocate for a large US insurance company, one of the things I have learned is that many women are unaware of the free or low-cost preventive screenings and tests that their Medicare plans cover. I’ve heard it all: “I didn’t know mammograms were free”, “My friends are getting osteoporosis screenings…

If you’re turning 65 or getting ready to retire and leave employer health coverage, you already have a lot on your to-do list. One Medicare deadline that’s easy to miss (and hard to fix later) is the six-month Medigap open enrollment window…

Glaucoma is a very common eye condition, especially for older adults. When left untreated, glaucoma can do serious damage to your vision, so it’s important to get screened regularly to catch it early. Did you know Medicare offers regular glaucoma screenings?

SHIPs (State Health Insurance Assistance Programs) have counselors who live in your local area and can provide you with free, unbiased, expert advice on Medicare. The advice is: Good advice on Medicare could save you money and time. It could also relieve you from stress and protect you from fraud and scams. More About Your […]

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is the time for Medicare beneficiaries to take charge of their healthcare coverage and make crucial decisions that will impact their well-being in the upcoming year. If you’re a Medicare beneficiary or helping…

Medicare is an essential part of healthcare for many older individuals in the United States. When you’ve suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence, it’s important to understand the financial implications that can arise. That’s where Medicare Set-Asides…